J. Rawls
Jason Rawls,[1] better known by his stage name J. Rawls, is an American record producer, DJ, and rapper born in Columbus, Ohio.[2] He is best known for his work with Masta Ace, Mos Def and Talib Kweli.[3]
J. Rawls | |
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| Birth name | Jason Rawls |
| Born | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Polar Entertainment |
| Associated acts |
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| Website | www |
Career
J. Rawls' first solo album came in 2001, with The Essence of J. Rawls, which featured "Great Live Caper", "Check the Clock" and "They Can't See Me".[4]
J. Rawls is also one half of the duo 3582 alongside Fat Jon of Five Deez.[5] 3582 released two albums, The Living Soul and Situational Ethics.[6][7]
He released another solo album, The Hip-Hop Affect, in 2011.[8][9][10]
Respect Game or Expect Flames, his collaborative album with Casual of Hieroglyphics, was released on Nature Sounds in 2012.[11] It was described by Okayplayer as "one of the most consistently dope and balanced albums in 2012".[12]
In 2014, J. Rawls released an album, entitled The Legacy.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Essence of J. Rawls (2001)
- The Living Soul (2001) (with Fat Jon, as 3582)
- Situational Ethics (2003) (with Fat Jon, as 3582)
- Histories Greatest Battles, Campaigns & Topics (2003)
- The Essence of Soul (2005)
- The Liquid Crystal Project (2006)
- It's the Dank & Jammy Show (2007) (with Declaime)
- True Ohio Playas (2007) (with Count Bass D)
- J. Rawls Presents Holmskillit (2007) (with Holmskillit)
- The Liquid Crystal Project 2 (2008)
- Rawls & Middle (2008) (with Middle Child)
- The 1960s Jazz Revolution Again (2009) (with John Robinson, as Jay Are)
- The Hip-Hop Affect (2011)
- The Liquid Crystal Project 3 (2012)
- Respect Game or Expect Flames (2012) (with Casual)
- The Legacy (2014)
Compilation albums
- Hotel Beats Vol. 1 (2009)
- Hotel Beats Vol. 2 (2014)
- Bringing it Home Vol. 1 (2001)
- Bringing it Home Vol. 2 (2006)
EPs
- Rawlzey (2015) (with Coolzey)
- The Profit (2019) (with Nova)
- Valor (2020) (with Eloh Kush)[14]
Singles
- "Check the Clock" (2000)
- "Great Live Caper" (2001)
- "They Can't See Me" (2001)
- "Soul" / "Bailar" (2005)
- "Pleasure Before Pain" / "Miss You (Bring It Back)" (2005)
- "A Tribute to Dilla" / "Too Personal" (2006)
- "A Tribute to Troy" / "So Fly" (2006)
- "Til the Sun Comes" (2008) (with Middle Child)
- "Music Over Madness" (2008) (with Middle Child)
- "A Tribute to Da Beatminerz" / "A Tribute to The Beatnuts" (2008)
- "Another Tribute to Dilla" / "Digital Funky" (2008)
- "A Tribute to Souls" / "Capricorn's Reprise" (2008)
- "A Tribute to De La" / "Stakes Still High" (2011)
Productions
- Mos Def & Talib Kweli - "Brown Skin Lady" and "Yo Yeah" from Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (1998)
- Doseone - "Spitfire", "Self Explanitory", "That Ol' Pagan Shit", and "Genres" from Hemispheres (1998)
- Themselves - "Directions to My Special Place" from Them (2000)
- Rasco - "Living Voices" from Hostile Environment (2001)
- El Da Sensei - "Lights, Camera, Action!" from The Unusual (2006)
- Capital Steez - "Infinity and Beyond" from AmeriKKKan Korruption (2012)
- MHz Legacy - "Columbus Diss Patch" from MHz Legacy (2012)
- Cas Metah & Wonder Brown - "Drowning Man" from The Darke Bros (2012)
References
- Danny (October 4, 2011). "Video: J. Rawls – Find A New (ft. Casual of Hieroglyphics)". The Find Magazine. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Downing, Andy (June 5, 2014). "Beats by J: As local hip-hop icon J Rawls prepares to step back from the scene, the next generation steps up". Columbus Alive. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Rutledge, Bryant (June 5, 2008). "J.Rawls & Middle Child "Thankful"". XLR8R. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Conaway, Matt. "The Essence of J. Rawls - J. Rawls". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Cowie, Del F. (May 2003). "J Rawls - History's Greatest Battles, Campaigns & Topics". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Cowie, Del F. (May 2002). "3582 - The Living Soul". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Hogg, Ross (November 28, 2003). "Situational Ethics". XLR8R. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Ketchum III, William E. (May 26, 2011). "The Hip-Hop Affect (review)". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- Jones, Kevin (May 24, 2011). "J. Rawls - The Hip Hop Affect". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011.
- Orr, Niela. "J. Rawls". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
- Bozzer, Mark (August 28, 2012). "Casual and J Rawls - Respect Game or Expect Flames". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on December 10, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Love, T. (September 8, 2012). "J.Rawls and Casual". Okayplayer. Archived from the original on February 22, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- Baker, Soren (June 12, 2014). "J Rawls "The Legacy" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- "Music | Polar Entertainment LLC". Bandcamp. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
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